Ethereum Foundation (EF) has just announced layoffs for the first time

In early June, EF restructured the PR&D department into Protocol, focusing on expanding Layer 1, data accessibility, and improving user experience. More than 10 staff members were laid off.

This move has sparked controversy within the community. Many opinions suggest that EF is losing direction, becoming ineffective, and showing signs of power concentration.

The core of the debate is: Is the non-profit fund model still suitable for a global network like Ethereum?

Vitalik is almost no longer in an executive role, but still faces questions: Is he a leader or the actual decision-maker?

$ETH is facing a crossroads: Continue operating under the old model, or shift to a more transparent, efficient structure with clearer incentive mechanisms?